CORRECTION TO NEWSLETTER JULY 18, 2013: SAVINGS OF UP TO 50% ON CERTAIN LANES and ROUTINGS GET AHEAD OF THE GAME, BOOK AIR FREIGHT SHIPMENTS THIS SUMMER This summer, like many summers in the past, airlines will roll out more flights to meet passenger demand all over the world. This increase in flights also means that airlines will now need to maximize the space on … [Read more...]
SYRIA: Additional Items Eligible for Export/Reexport under License
The Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) shared the U.S. Department of State announcement of a limited waiver of the SAA (Syria Accountability & Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003) to allow certain items - under a license - for the benefit of the Syrian people. The waiver allows the BIS to issue licenses on a case-by-case basis on items that would be … [Read more...]
Minnesota adds Trade Office in Dusseldorf-Cologne Germany
Minnesota is opening a Trade Office in the Dusseldorf-Cologne area of Germany to help increase Export opportunities. This news was announced yesterday by Minnesota Officials. Germany was Minnesota's 5th largest trading partner in 2012, accounting for approx $728 million in sales. There are 2 more locations in the works. “As Minnesota continues to compete on a global … [Read more...]
Census Bureau: Deficit Increases in April
For April, the Nation’s international trade deficit increased $3.2 billion from March. Imports increased more than exports. Imports increased $5.4 billion contributing was $3.0 billion increase in consumer goods and $1.3 billion increase in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines. Exports increased $2.2 billion over March primarily due to record high exports in consumer … [Read more...]
BIS Introduces Two New Export Decision-based Tools
With the Initial Implementation of Export Control Reform final rule published on April 16, 2013, BIS (Bureau of Industry & Security) has developed two new web-based decision tools that will assist users in understanding and applying these changes. The tools are: CCL Order of Review - Assists users in understanding the steps to follow in reviewing the CCL "Specially … [Read more...]